Doctoral Writing Center
Dissertation Process
Getting Started
CITI Training
Choose Topic
Prospectus
Approval
Chapter 1
Introduction
Literature Search
Identify a Gap
Narrow Topic
Critical Evaluation
Synthesis
Chapter 2
Literature Review
Research Design
Research
Methods
Proposal
Preliminary Defense
Chapter 3
Methods
Data & Results
IRB Application
Data Collection and Analysis
Results Discussion
Chapter 4
Results
Conclusion & Defense
Significance
Implications
Future Research
Final Defense
Chapter 5
Conclusion
Final Steps
Formatting
Publishing
Presenting
Graduation
Dissertation
Done!
Preparing Now
Please reference our guide here for advice on what to do now to prepare for the dissertation.
Dissertation Forms
All forms will be submitted to dissertationdept@westcliff.edu as per described in the Dissertation Block.
Primary Guides
Year Three
- Prospectus Completion Form
- Committee Member Match Form
- Preliminary Defense Readiness Form
- Preliminary/Final Defense Feedback Form
- Preliminary Defense Completion Form
- Final Defense Readiness Form
- Final Defense Completion Form
Academic Calendar
Additional Dissertation Related Documents
Doctoral Dissertation Award
Learn about the award here
Doctoral Dissertation Award Information
Nomination Form
Dissertation Chairs are able to nominate through this form
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